Summer Networking

Summer is a great time to attend functions that are free. This may include parades, picnics, firework displays and other outside activities. The worst thing you could do right now is throw your hands up and stay at home because you are upset that you don't have a job.   You never know who you might meet. You never know who could open a door for you to a hiring authority. It's important to keep your spirits up which often occurs when you get out of the house and interact with people. It's also important to come across POSITIVE, not negative or depressed. You will obtain more referrals if someone feels you present yourself well.  For those of you in the US, the three day July 4th Holiday is the perfect time to get out and NETWORK. You might even want to volunteer to work on a parade or at a festival in order to force yourself to mingle with others. Your next employer could be sitting right next to you at one of these events.

MUST READ
It is important to read the articles that are posted within the 16 Step Process for finding employment. Login to our Career Portal and click on one of the following THREE PHASES of a Job Search: PREPARE - SEARCH & CONNECT - INTERVIEW.
Identify where you are in your job search process and then proceed to the appropriate step in the 16 step process. If you don't want to watch the Webinars, you may simply read the handout. If your job search is stalled or not resulting in interviews, you may need to declare your current search "dead" and start at the beginning of the 16 step process. The information found in the 16 step process has already helped thousands of job seekers and it will help you too!

Your Login Information is:
URL: www.thrpartnerscareercenter.com

TIP FOR THE WEEK
It is now the end of the second quarter of 2011. This is the perfect time to re-contact everyone you had a phone or face-to-face interview with in the first quarter of this year i.e January - March.  (Unless those interview were scheduled through us. We work on your behalf and would always let you know if something was available for you.) Often the person they hired did not work out or they may have additional positions available. These are also great people to target for informational interviews. It's amazing how many job seekers get hired the second time around!

To Your Successful Career Search,
THR Partners

Follow Up Is Critical

There are numerous times throughout your job search that provide opportunities for you to follow up.  Think for a moment about the calls you return, the email messages you read or the mail you open. That will help you know WHAT to message to leave and what email or mail to send.
CALLS THAT WILL BE RETURNED
If your follow up call is asking for a "status report" or an "update", chances are you will not receive a returned call.  Often hiring authorities have NOT reached a decision and have no time to provide updates to everyone they have interviewed.  However, if you call and OFFER MORE INFORMATION, you may greatly enhance your chances of being called back.  You need to show the hiring authority the BENEFIT they will enjoy by calling you.  Make sure you leave the phone number you will answer - more than likely your cell phone number.
EMAIL MESSAGES THAT WILL BE READ
The subject line is the most important part of your email.  Choose a subject line that shows the individual receiving the email why it benefits them to open your email.  You don’t have to limit a subject line to two or three words. Think of a subject line that you would open and use that!
MAIL THAT WILL BE OPENED AND READ
Sending your follow up by mail dramatically increases the chances of your mail being read. Hand write the envelope and write "Personal & Confidential" in the lower left hand corner of the envelope. This decreases the chances of a secretary or assistant opening the envelope and sending your information to the HR Department.  Make sure you have the correct name and spelling of the person you are addressing as well as their title.  Remember, anything you send in writing is forming their opinion of your written communication skills.
Now might be a good time for you to follow up with the hiring authorities who have interviewed you since the first of the year not through an agency of course.  They may have a new position available that could utilize your credentials. Too often, your credentials can get lost in their database even if you were the back-up person from their last hire.  A strong follow up process will separate you from other job seekers and help you find a job!
Upcoming Free Job Seeker Training Webinars:

June 9th @ 3:00 PM EST (2:00 OM CST) - Your Personal Brand is your Secret Weapon

It is difficult to stand out from the masses but your Personal Brand is the answer and you will learn the following:

• How to identify your Personal Brand
• Position yourself to stand out
• Differentiate yourself from your competition

June 13th @ 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) - Social Media CAN Help You Find a Job

Effectively using social media to find a job is so much more than talking to friends on Facebook or having your profile on LinkedIn.

• Learn how social media can build your network
• Why you need a good social presence
• The good, bad and ugly of social media

*To register, login to our Career Portal and click on the WEBINAR Tab. Then click on the Event and register by clicking the Webinar registration link for each event listed.